Rihanna declared ‘nationwide hero’ by world’s latest republic Barbados

By IANS

LOS ANGELES: Singer Rihanna was honoured by Prime Minister Mia Mottley at an occasion which marked Barbados’s new standing as a republic, which was attended by Prince Charles.

Addressing the pop star by her actual identify, the PM stated: “Robyn Rihanna Fenty tomorrow morning shall have conferred upon her the order of national hero of Barbados.”

Rihanna was then summoned from her seat to just accept the honour, with the Prime Minister managing to awaken fun from the singer when she referenced her 2012 hit ‘Diamonds’, experiences femalefirst.co.uk.

She added: “On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you, the designee, for the national hero of Barbados.”

“And to accept on behalf of a grateful nation – you can come my dear – ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty, may you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honour to your nation.”

Rihanna, who was born within the St Michael parish of Barbados, discovered fame in 2005 after being noticed by a report producer and has since gone on to grow to be one of the crucial profitable feminine artists of all time with gross sales of over 250 million and lately reached billionaire standing by way of her Fenty magnificence model.

The Prime Minister continued in her speech: “Commanding the creativeness of the world by way of the pursuit of excellence, her creativity, her self-discipline, and above all else, her extraordinary dedication to the land of her delivery.

“Having satisfied that, Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty has given service to Barbados which has been exemplified by visionary and pioneering leadership, extraordinary achievement and the attaining of the highest excellence to the Government of Barbados.”

It comes after a historic transfer for Barbados, which has grow to be a republic after virtually 400 years and welcomes its first president, Sandra Mason, after eradicating Queen Elizabeth as head of state.